_______________ refers to the removal of a valued stimulus when the offender commits an undesired behavior.
A) Positive reinforcers
B) Negative reinforcers
C) Positive punishment
D) Negative punishment

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Negative punishment involves the removal of a valued stimulus (such as a privilege or reward) when an undesired behavior is exhibited. Positive reinforcers involve adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior, while negative reinforcers involve removing an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior. Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior.

_______________ Refers to the Removal of a Valued Stimulus When